IN HR0064

Honors Jim Kline, a Blackford County farmer who operates a 7,500-acre farm growing corn, soybeans, and seed wheat, starting from 100 rented acres as a high school freshman

Recognizes Kline's selection as "Top Producer" in North America for 2011 by Top Producer magazine, an award for the top ten percent of American and Canadian farmers based on agricultural output and gross farm income

Acknowledges Kline as a partner in a joint farming venture in Brazil raising eucalyptus

Notes Kline's innovative farming practices including early adoption of no-till farming, development of an employee handbook, and implementation of "twin-row cropping" to increase yield with less environmental damage

Congratulates Kline on receiving the Partner in Progress Award from Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Skillman, the highest award given by the Lieutenant Governor